Semicolon/ Colon practice

My vacation stops included Atlanta, Georgia Miami, Florida and Chicago, Illinois.

• My vacation stops included; Atlanta, Georgia, Miami, Florida, and Chicago, Illinois.

• My vacation stops included Atlanta, Georgia; Miami, Florida; and Chicago, Illinois.

• My vacation stops included Atlanta, Georgia; Miami, Florida; and; Chicago, Illinois.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Briana folded the laundry her dad helped her.

• Briana folded the laundry; her dad helped her.

• Briana folded the laundry: her dad helped her.

• Briana folded the laundry her dad; helped her.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Teagan is hungry therefore, she ordered a pizza.

• Teagan is hungry therefore; she ordered a pizza.

• Teagan is hungry: therefore, she ordered a pizza.

• Teagan is hungry; therefore, she ordered a pizza.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

A total rainstorm can mean only one thing canceled track meet.

• A total rainstorm can mean only one thing canceled: track meet.

• A total rainstorm can mean only one thing: canceled track meet.

• A total rainstorm can mean only one thing; canceled track meet.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Our cookout included an array of food for everyone seafood, meats, and portobello mushrooms.

• Our cookout included an array of food; for everyone seafood, meats, and portobello mushrooms.

• Our cookout included an array of food for everyone seafood; meats; and portobello mushrooms.

• Our cookout included an array of food for everyone: seafood, meats, and portobello mushrooms.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

In this hot weather, I can dream of only one thing the pool.

• In this hot weather; I can dream of only one thing the pool.

• In this hot weather, I can dream of only one thing: the pool.

• In this hot weather, I can dream of only one thing; the pool.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Sarah planned her back-to-school shopping jeans, shoes, and supplies.

• Sarah planned her back-to-school shopping: jeans, shoes, and supplies.

• Sarah planned her back-to-school shopping, jeans; shoes; and supplies.

• Sarah planned her back-to-school: shopping jeans, shoes, and supplies.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Ah my favorite place the library.

• Ah; my favorite place: the library.

• Ah, my favorite place; the library.

• Ah, my favorite place: the library.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Please decide if this sentence is correct or incorrect...

As I printed my paper, I realized I was in trouble: no ink.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

Please decide if this sentence is correct or incorrect...

I bought all of my favorite treats at the bakery; pies; muffins; and cookies.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A